Macro photograph of an Early Bumblebee (Bombus pratorum) queen on a garden flower.

A lovely fresh-looking queen Bombus pratorum (Early Bumblebee) in our #Staffs garden this morning. I think that what it is anyway! #bees #SocialBees

Macro photograph of a Western Honey Bee in our Staffordshire garden.

First Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) that I've photographed this year. Lots active in our #Staffs garden today. #bees #SocialBees

I thought I saw one yesterday, but was too slow. I'm really hopeless at IDing Bumblebees this early in the year, but I think this is too small for a queen and I'm guessing Buff-tailed Bumblebee, Bombus terrestris? #hymenoptera #apidae #bombus #SocialBees